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Boat Handling 

Boat handling can seem like a bit of a dark art to some of us and at times it can get pretty fraught if you don't know what you're doing, so here are a few tips...

Cruiser racing - part 5 - ratings and handicaps
Cruiser racing - part 5 - ratings and handicaps
Shape and size matter when it comes to a fair racing system.
Cruiser racing - part 4 - the rules of racing
Cruiser racing - part 4 - the rules of racing
A guide to some of the basic principles that you need to know when racing.
Cruiser racing - part 3
Cruiser racing - part 3
RYA Instructor Simon Jinks explains SI’s, NoRs and highlights the importance of checking your insurance policy.
Cruiser racing - part 2
Cruiser racing - part 2
Offshore or inshore racing, one-design or club racing –there is plenty of choice if you thinking about getting involved.
Cruiser Racing
Cruiser Racing
Many cruiser sailors do not race – until a competitor comes along...
Asymmetrics, chutes and gennekers
Asymmetrics, chutes and gennekers
Asymmetric spinnakers, cruising chutes and gennekers are basically one and the same.
Spinnakers: hoist, trim and drop
Spinnakers: hoist, trim and drop
By taking it one step at a time using a spinnaker will become a less daunting prospect.
Spinnakers
Spinnakers
A run through the gear and preparation required for spinnakers.
Adjusting sail draft
Adjusting sail draft
Draft has two elements; the depth of draft and position of draft.
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